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Subtract 42/80 from 24/84

24/84 - 42/80 is -67/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
   24/84 = 24 × 20/84 × 20 = 480/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   42/80 = 42 × 21/80 × 21 = 882/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/1680 - 882/1680 = 480 - 882/1680 = -402/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/280

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